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• Admissions Policy
• Appendix 1 - Admission Cut Offs
• Appendix 2 - Calculation of Rank
• Admission Rules
• 2008 Academic Regulations
• Research and Professional Doctorate Degree Regulations
  • 1. Interpretation/Definitions
  • 2. Application of Regulations
  • 3. Administration of Higher Degree Programmes
  • 4. Eligibility tor Admission to Higher Degree Candidature
  • 5. Admission to Higher Degree Candidature
  • 6. Credit
  • 7. Enrolment and Re-Enrolment
  • 8. Status and Commencement Date of Candidature
  • 9. Course of Study and Research
  • 10. Pursuance of Candidature
  • 11. Supervisors
  • 12. Obtaining Ethical Clearance for Research
  • 13. Ownership of Intellectual Property
  • 14. Standards of Scholarly Integrity
  • 15. General Requirements for the Continuation of Candidature
  • 16. Submission of Thesis for Examination
  • 17. Examinations
  • 18. Grievance Procedures, Right of Review and Appeal (20)
  • 19. Conferral of Awards
  • 20. Alteration of Regulations
  • 21. Saving Clause
  • SCHEDULE - Higher Degrees
• Assessment Policy and Procedures
• 6.3 Recognition of Prior Learning
• Policy and Procedures for Central Examinations
• Policy and Procedures for Deferred Examinations
• Academic Honesty Policy
• Policy on Elite Athlete Support
• Policy on Quality Teaching and Learning
• 6.26 Guidelines for Postgraduate Coursework Programs (other than Professional Doctorates)
• 6.27 Policy on Honours Programs
• Statute 10 Student Conduct and Discipline
• Policy for Appeal and Review on Administrative Matters
• Student Grievance Management Policy
• Statement on External Avenues of Appeal or Complaint
• Policy and Procedures Associated with the Review of Unresolved Grievances/Complaints by the University Visitor
• Outline of Visitor Charter
• ACU National Privacy Statement
• Computer, Internet and Telephone Acceptable Use
• Scholarships, Bursaries, Prizes and Awards
• Award of University Medals - Rules
• Award of University Medals - Guidelines
• Award of Faculty Medals - Rules

19.1 To be eligible to be admitted to a higher degree award, a candidate must:
(a) comply with all University statutes and rules;
(b) pay all relevant fees and charges; and
(c) complete all requirements prescribed for the course.

19.2 Research and professional Doctoral degrees shall be awarded without classification unless otherwise approved by the Academic Board and Senate.